Excellent post.
But I do believe that God invites us to TRY and understand Him. And by trying, we grow closer to Him.
“But I do believe that God invites us to TRY and understand Him. And by trying, we grow closer to Him.”
I agree. But “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Unless we first realize that we are incapable of judging God, but that HE can judge humankind, we have no basis for understanding Him. Unless we accept that even our reason is fallen, and our extremely finite minds cannot dissect God, we have no reason to depend on His revelation.
There is no greater folly than to believe Humans get to judge God. Or can. If we cannot see ourselves honestly, how can we see God?
“No one should deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, he must become foolish so that he can become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God...”
We need to start at the end of Job:
I had heard rumors about You,
but now my eyes have seen You.
Therefore I take back my words
and repent in dust and ashes.